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IMPLEMENTING THE

ASCA NATIONAL MODEL INTO THE

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

PREPARATION PROGRAM

Presenter:

Karen D. Rowland, Ph.D., LPC, NCC

THE AGE-OLD QUESTION

What do school counselors DO?

THE AGE-OLD QUESTION

Current problems in school counseling

programs include the adding on of:

Non-school counselor responsibilities

Master schedule duties

Testing coordinators

Detention room coverage

Discipline

Classroom coverage

Clerical responsibilities

THE NEW QUESTION SHOULD BE…..

How are students different because of the school

counseling program?”

THE ASCA NATIONAL MODEL

THE FOUNDATION

The foundation provides the what of the

program.

What every student will know and be able to do.

Philosophy statements

Mission statement

Domains and competencies

THE DELIVERY SYSTEM

The delivery system addresses how the program

will be implemented.

School guidance curriculum

Individual student planning

Responsive services

System support

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The management system addresses the when, why and on what authority the program will be

implemented.

Agreements

Advisory Council

Use of data

Action plans

Use of time

Calendars

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A school counseling program is data-driven.

The use of data to effect change within the

school system is essential to ensuring that every

student receives the benefits of the school

counseling program.

Each activity implemented should be

developed from a careful analysis of students’

needs, achievement and related data

ACCOUNTABILITY

The accountability system answers the

question:

“How are students different as a result of the

program?”

Results of reports

School counselor performance evaluation

The Program audit

ASCA NATIONAL MODEL FOR

SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAMS

By aligning a counseling program with the

school’s mission and school improvement plan,

professional school counselors:

partner as leaders in systemic change

ensure equity and access

promote academic, career and personal/

social development for every student



School Counseling Programs Are

About …...

RESULTS!



RESULTS are derived from DATA.

DATA answers the question…..

How are students different

as a result of the school counseling program?



RESULTS DATA or the “So WHAT” data

Proof your program has (or has not) positively

impacted students’ ability to utilize the

knowledge, attitudes and skills to affect their

behavior.

Attendance

Behavior

Academic achievement

Equity?

All children do not come

to school with equal

ladders for success.

All students do not come

to school having the

same resources.

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Asian

African American

Hispanic

Caucasian

Multiracial

CLASSROOM GUIDANCE ACTIVITY

10-Asian

198-African American

16-Hispanic

607-Caucasian

19-Multi-racial

Middle School - 850 Students


2% = dropped out of school.

90% = African American 8th graders.

This percentage was an increase from the

previous year, in which the Middle School

reported no dropouts.


“High School and Beyond!”

An 8th Grade Career Guidance Lesson

School Report

Smoother transition from middle school to high school.

Parents indicated that one of six weaknesses of the MS

was that the counseling department did not supply

students with sufficient information about careers or

career planning.

Address and decrease the school drop-out rate.


Implementing Information about High School

and Career Planning into the 8th Grade

Guidance Curriculum -

Gives students something to look forward to.

Lets them know what will be expected of them.


All 8th graders at the MS.

PowerPoint Presentation based on “Smart

Choices”.

HS “Course of Study” for each student.

“Smart Choices” brochure for each student.

Career search using GCIS.

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Distribution of Students in 8th Grade Classes

Students w ho are

African American

Students other than

African American



PRE & POST TEST8th Grade – High School and Beyond

What Do You Know?

1. How many types of diplomas do the HS offer?

2. What are they?

3. What does post-secondary mean?

4. What are three post-secondary options?

5. What percentage of jobs requires post-secondary training?

6. What percentage of jobs requires training other than a four year college or beyond?

7. List three types of professional schools.

8. Name two differences between the CP and TCP diplomas.

9. How many parts are on the Georgia High School Graduation Test?

10. How many parts do you have to pass to graduate?

11. Name three clubs/programs at the HS.

12. What types of schools offer the HOPE Scholarship?

13. What type of school offers the HOPE Grant?

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THE RESULTS

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SEE FOR YOURSELF!


In the 1st, 3rd, and 4th period classes –

no correct responses or a decrease in correct responses to Questions 12 & 13.

Lots of Questions and Discussion throughout the presentation!

School counselor and intern found it important to:

adequately cover material about the transition to high school,

the influence of diploma choice on postsecondary options and careers,

career search in GCIS based on career interest, and

Discussion of HOPE Scholarship and HOPE Grant

Completed lesson in two guidance sessions.


WAS ACTIVITY EFFECTIVE?

“Yes!” Change in student knowledge which

should directly affect change in school

attendance.

Based on:

Posttest Results

Student Discussion

At the end of academic year school counselor

will check school drop-out rate.

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